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- Do You Need Full Coverage Dental Insurance?
[Insurance:Dental] Everyone loves the idea of having full coverage dental insurance included in their health insurance policy. If it's not a part of their medical plan, many people take the time to explore the possibility of finding a supplemental plan that gives them coverage for dental expenses.
- The Chief Dominated the NBA For Over 20 Years
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] Robert Parish was never the best. He was never the biggest or strongest either. "The Chief" was a steady cog inside for four teams, most notably the Boston Celtics.
- Working Out the Essential Muscles
[Health-and-Fitness:Build-Muscle] Are you new to working out, or simply looking for a new routine? If you answered yes to either one of these questions, I'll be the first to tell you that there are literally thousands of different workout routines out there, many of which do a great job at getting you into great shape.
- The Importance of Working Out Legs
[Health-and-Fitness:Build-Muscle] Just about everyone who works out understands the importance of working different muscle groups when it comes to strength building. A well balanced body, and one that's evenly distributed, is the healthiest and most appealing kind. People realize that a big chest will look weird if the back doesn't match it, and they'll obviously want their arms and shoulders to be proportional with each other.
- Two Muscles Per Workout Or One?
[Health-and-Fitness:Build-Muscle] I've been lifting weights since high school, and that's been well over a decade now. I love the clarity of mind that a good gym session gives me, and feeling stronger definitely contributes to my overall energy levels and well being. It never hurts to be a little stronger too, as I'm sure that's done some good things for my confidence levels, even if I don't realize it.
- Ways to Improve Your Focus When Working
[Self-Improvement:Personal-Growth] I've always been big on the idea of making the most of my time. While I genuinely do enjoy my work, I value my free time even more. After all, I work so hard in order to enjoy the lifestyle that I desire.
- Yankees to Win 2009 World Series?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Through their first two games of the 2009 ALCS, the Yankees have looked rock solid. It took 13 innings to beat the Los Angeles Angels in game 2, but they played their hearts out and they were there to produce when it mattered most. The NY Yankees now have a 2 games to none lead on the Los Angeles Angels.
- Saints Beat Giants in Week 6
[Recreation-and-Sports:Football] This was perhaps the most anticipated match up of the NFL football season thus far. Both the New York Giants and the New Orleans Saints entered week 6 of the NFL season undefeated, with the Giants sporting a 5-0 record and the Saints at 4-0. The game was to be played in New Orleans, giving the Saints an inherent edge, though not much of one at all when you consider how well the Giants have played through the first few weeks of the season thus far.
- Three Great Movies From the Early 2000s
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Movies-TV] It's scary to think that a whole decade has just gone by, which means that the movies I'm about to mention are almost ten years old each. They all came out during the beginning of the decade, and I suppose they could almost be seen as classics at this point. Anyway, I hadn't seen these movies in a while but always loved them, so I decided to see them again.
- Does Mayor Michael Bloomberg Deserve a Third Term?
[News-and-Society:Politics] Independent New York mayor Michael Bloomberg is attempting to do something interesting in 2009. Bloomberg is seeking to become the city of New York's mayor for a third term. Traditionally, a mayor may only serve two terms.
- Can the Orlando Magic Make the Finals Again?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] The Orlando Magic had a great season, and one that many saw as unexpected. While no one doubted that this team was a very solid basketball team, many were surprised to see them reach the NBA finals. Much of the team's success should be attributed to the continued development of Dwight Howard, a legitimate NBA superstar and very likely the Kevin Garnett of the current decade.
- Minnesota Twins Should Be Proud
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] The Minnesota Twins had one of the greatest division comebacks in baseball history - down 3 games with 4 to play and overtaking the Detroit Tigers. The Minnesota twins beat the Detroit Tigers in a one game playoff in game 163 in thrilling fashion. The Minnesota twins played in their second consecutive one game playoff - but last year suffered a different fate losing to the Chicago White Sox for division supremacy.
- 3 Fun iPhone Games to Play
[Communications:Mobile-Cell-Phone-Accessories] I've had my iPhone for over a year now, and I love the apps on the phone. There's no better way for me to pass the time now, whether I'm riding on the train or waiting for an appointment to begin. These provide hours of fun and some of the games are simply addicting.
- 3 Good Halloween Costume Ideas
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews] Halloween is coming up. Have you gotten your costume yet? If you haven't, you're not alone.
- Fantasy Basketball - Who to Draft 1st
[Recreation-and-Sports:Fantasy-Sports] If your fantasy basketball draft is coming up and you've been fortunate enough to get the first pick this year, the good news is that you'll end up with a great player who should carry your team to great levels of success. On the other hand, deciding who to go with at number one might be a bit of a challenge. Who to pick really depends on your needs, but let's take a look at the possibilities.
- Mario Kart Wii Review
[Gaming:Video-Game-Reviews] One of the best games that I've ever played for the Nintendo Wii is Mario Kart Wii. This is an extremely fun, addicting game that just about anyone could learn to play and love. I'm not joking when I say that my grandfather came over and played this game, and won his first race!
- Should the Heene Family Face Criminal Charges?
[News-and-Society:Crime] When I say the Heene family, I'm referring to the parents obviously, but you have to wonder if they should be exposed to criminal charges for their antics of the past few days. In case you missed out on the news or simply haven't cared to keep up, here's a quick update about this extraordinarily weird news story.
- Celebrating the Career of Rickey Henderson
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] A legendary baseball player who was known almost as well for his off the field personality as he was for his career achievements, Rickey Henderson was a tremendous baseball player, and the best pure base stealer in the history of the sport. Not only does he hold the record for most bases stolen in an individual season, but Henderson also holds the career record for stolen bases. His 130 stolen bases in 1982 might never be touched again, as even getting to 100 in a season is something that hasn't happened in over 20 years.
- The 7 Best Female Tennis Players Since 1980
[Recreation-and-Sports:Tennis] Women's tennis has evolved very much so over the course of the last 30 years or so. It continues to develop into an extremely competitive sport and the bar has been raised some more with each decade. Women are faster, stronger, and harder working in the world of professional tennis and we've been lucky enough to see some absolutely great players.
- Will the Lakers Dominate in 2009-2010?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] The NBA season has just about arrived, and the Los Angeles Lakers are the definite favorite entering the season. Why, you might ask?
- Which Tennis Racquet is Right For You?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Tennis] This isn't your dad's tennis anymore. Gone are the wooden racquets and in is all the latest technologies from sporting good stores like Wilson, Head, Babolat, Prince and more. With so many options out there though, you need to understand what racquet is best for you.
- Baseball Hall of Famer Beckley Still Remembered
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] The career of Jake Beckley was pretty consistent, as the first basemen played 20 seasons spanning two decades of professional baseball. Although most of it was spent in leagues we aren't familiar with now, he was still one of the most talented players of his era. For the first part of his career, he played for a few teams out of Pittsburgh.
- Baltimore Orioles Continue Struggles in 2009
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] The Baltimore Orioles have had very little success this decade - with the start of a new decade maybe the Orioles fortunes will change. The last time the Orioles had success was in 1997 when they reached the American League Championship. When a team plays in the toughest division in baseball - American League East - the team must have better then average players.
- Dodgers Vs Phillies NLCS 2009 Series Preview
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] The Dodgers and Phillies have emerged as the best two teams in the National League, ready to face each other through the course of a seven game series that will determine who advances to vie for the World Series. Many wouldn't be too surprised to see this outcome, as the Phillies are the defending World Series champions and the Dodgers had the best record in the National League in 2009 (and through most of the season). Still, many had felt that the Cardinals had a very good chance to beat the Dodgers in their series.
- The Strength of the Atlanta Braves Pitching Staff
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] The Atlanta Braves made the most out of their team in 2009. The Braves were very close to making the playoffs but falling short at the end. The Braves produced a 86-76 record finishing 3rd in the National League East behind the Florida Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies.
- My Morning Jacket - A Great Band
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] If you're into the idea of finding new music and discovering new bands, you may be interested in learning more about My Morning Jacket. This is a band that hails from the city of Louisville, Kentucky. While they've been around for most of the decade, they seem to have improved as time progresses, expanding and enriching their sound.
- Will Toronto Raptors New Acquisitions Improve the Team?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] The Toronto Raptors had a very underwhelming season in 08'-09' finishing with a record of 33-49. The Raptors were 16th in scoring and 20th in scoring defense in the NBA. The leading scorer for the Raptors was Chris Bosh at 22 points per game.
- Can the Wizards Win More Games in 09-10 Than Last Season?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] The Washington Wizards went 19-63 last season and were one of the worst teams in Washington history. Nothing went right and the season was over before the season started. Gilbert Arenas signed a massive contract and missed 80 games due to an injury.
- OK Computer is the Best 1990s Album
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Sometimes it takes a number of years before you can truly look back and proclaim the best album of that decade. Often times, it's the album that shaped the music during the years that followed that seemingly carried the most importance, though you may not have realized the full extent of it at the time.
- Can the Portland Trail Blazers Move Forward in 09-10?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] The Portland Trail Blazers are one of the more promising teams in the NBA. The 08'-09' season gave the league and the fans a taste of what the Blazers are capable of - Brandon Roy has taken one more step in becoming a top 5 player in the NBA. The Blazers were very young and couldn't defeat the more experienced team in the Houston Rockets.
- New Orleans Hornets Aim to Rebound After Letdowns in 08-09
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] The New Orleans Hornets are coming off a very disappointing season according to most fans. The Hornets lost in the first round to the Denver Nuggets and were thoroughly embarrassed. Game 4 was a lose of epic proportions for the Hornets, a 63-121 final.
- New York Knicks Basketball Looks For Direction
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] The New York Knicks have been a joke of the league nearly the entire decade. The Knicks glory days of the 1990's Patrick Ewing, John Starks, Charles Oakley, Charles Smith, Derek Harper are long over. The Knicks were playoffs contenders every year in the 90's, not so much in the 00's.
- Need an NBA Hero? Try These Three Out
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] The NBA seems to get a bad reputation involving the players and bad press in the league. While there are plenty of good guys, I want to look at these three particularly.
- Can the Clippers' Talent Pull it Together in 09-10?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] The L.A. Clippers season was over before it began last season - which was shocking to most that the Clippers could be that bad, even for them. Not being able to win 20 games as a professional basketball team is very embarrassing. The Clippers were 27th in scoring and 25th in defense - at least they weren't dead last in both categories.
- Golden State Warriors 2009-2010 Predictions
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] The Golden State Warriors peaked when they defeated the 67 win Dallas Mavericks in the 07' playoffs - since them they haven't done much. Their defense the last two season has been one of the worst in the league - if not the worst. They can score when they want but don't play any defense and let teams back in games.
- The Biggest Athletes of the 20th Century
[Recreation-and-Sports] Considering that just about none of us were alive at the turn of the 20th century, it's hard to write this article without at least a trace of bias. After all, we weren't there to see most of the athletes of the 1900s so it's hard to completely realize what they meant to society at the time. With that said, I'm going to do my best to list five of the athletes who I believe had profound impacts on the world and within their sport.
- Top Five Alicia Keys Songs of All-Time
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] So first off, by all-time I mean up to this point. I am sure Alicia Keys is not done writing for her lifetime, but here are the five best put out by the New York City native.
- Three Keys to Losing Weight
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] I'd like to share a quick story with you, now that you're here. This has been a really interesting year for me, full of ups and downs. Earlier this year, I ended up spending a lot of time indoors after I lost my job, and I ended up gaining 30 pounds in about 8 months.
- Which Was the Best Ben Folds Five Album?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] I've been a huge fan of Ben Folds back since his days with Ben Folds Five. I still think that this band was one of the best of the 1990s and I was upset to see them break up when they did. Despite the fact that Ben Folds is an incredible musician who has had a great career going solo this past decade, I still think that his best work was with the backing support of his other two band mates, Darren Jessee and Robert Sledge.
- Can the Boston Celtics Win Another NBA Championship?
[Recreation-and-Sports:Basketball] The last 2 seasons for the Boston Celtics have been wild to say the least. The Celtic defeated the favored Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals in 08' for the Celtics 17th championship.
- Do Long Distance Relationships Work?
[Relationships] Long distance relationships are a really hard thing to live through. If you've found someone special who lives in a different city, or have a significant other moving to another city, the idea of a long distance relationship is probably one that causes stress and unsettling feelings. This is a tough thing to endure, and whether your relationship can last through this testing period or not might depend on one of various factors.
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